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THE REALITY OF HIS HUMANITY. Adult Sabbath School Lesson PowerPoint Presentation April 19, 2008. 2nd Quarter 2008 The Wonder of Jesus. ADAPT it! Teaching Approach. Jesus became human in order for us to have freedom from sin. Memory Verse.
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THE REALITY OF HIS HUMANITY Adult Sabbath School LessonPowerPoint PresentationApril 19, 2008 2nd Quarter 2008 The Wonder of Jesus ADAPTit!Teaching Approach
Memory Verse “The Word became flesh and made His dwelling among us.” JOHN 1:14
OVERCOMING SIN • Depend upon Christ’s power to overcome sin • Understand that Jesus became human to save us STEPS WE NEED TO TAKE
STEP ONE Depend upon Christ’s power to overcome sin
Power to Overcome Sin • Assumption of humanity is God’s ultimate revelation of His love toward a sinful race. • We can overcome sin through Jesus’ power A. Why is it necessary for Christ to become human to be our Savior? John 3:16
Power to Overcome Sin B. What are some of the biblical evidences for Christ humanity? • Jesus called Himself man (John 8:40) • Called by others: Peter (Acts 2:22); Paul (I Cor. 15:21)
Power to Overcome Sin “In taking our nature, the Saviour has bound Himself to humanity by a tie that is never to be broken. Through the eternal ages He is linked with us.”—EGW, DA, p. 25). QUOTATION
STEP TWO Understand that Jesus became human to save us
Humanity of Jesus “Christ came to reveal God to the world as a God of love, full of mercy, tenderness and compassion.”—EGW, Testimonies for the Church, vol. 5, pp. 738, 739. A. Why did Jesus took upon Himself human flesh and retain it as an eternal link with humanity? Matt. 11:27 • TO REVEAL GOD
Humanity of Jesus “The core purpose of incarnation is that Jesus, “shall save his people from their sins” (Matt. 1:21). Hence, Jesus came in the form of helpless babe in Bethlehem and allowed Himself to be the Man of the cross. • TO DEAL WITH THE PROBLEM OF SIN
Humanity of Jesus “Christ ascended to heaven, bearing a sanctified, holy humanity. He took this humanity with Him into the heavenly courts, and through the eternal ages He will bear it, as One who has redeemed every human being in the city of God.” --EGW, SDA Bible Commentary, vol. 6, p. 1054). • TO BE OUR MEDIATOR (I Tim. 2:5)
SUMMARY • By depending upon Christ’s power • By understanding that Jesus became human to save us WE CAN OVERCOME SIN AS JESUS DID
APPLY How can this lesson about the humanity of Jesus Christ affect my life today? Q Do I have the desire to depend upon Christ’s power to overcome sin? Do I have the desire to understand that Jesus became human to save me?
PLAN How can I use this lesson about the humanity of Jesus Christ this coming week? Q • What are the practical things I can do to overcome sin as Jesus did?
TRANSFER TRUTH What changes do I need in my life? Q • What biblical principle from the lesson can we use today?
PRINCIPLE APPLICATION PROBLEM DECISION This coming week I will spend time in prayer claiming God’s promises I am weak I need to overcome sins in my life as Jesus did 1. By depending upon God's power 2. By claiming God’s promises TRANSFER TRUTH What changes do I need in my life? Q Let’s make the decision!
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